Henry’s Chimps

| September 23, 2010

Dad and big Jackie. Dad had to keep a close eye on this chimp if she took a disliking to someone she would throw the stilts like a javelin at them. Photo was taken at the Barbary Coast, Hoyt Hotel, Portland, Oregon.

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Chief Phillip A. Crazy Bull

| September 23, 2010

Tatanka Weitgo Phil Crazy Bull is a full blood Lakota Chief and Holy man….. “Rest in Piece,” Uncle…… Thank you for teaching me the good Red Road. Mehtahleya Oyisin. Before he left us to go with God creator, he gave me the Holly Pipe called Chanupa. The Chanupa is used in healing ceremonies, and blessing. It has powerful property’s , […]

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The Spirit of a Chief

| September 23, 2010

                                                              THE SUN DANCE                                                           Chief Phil Crazy Bull

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Rudy Bros Shrine Circus #1

| September 22, 2010

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Rudy Bros Shrine Circus #2

| September 22, 2010

I am somewhat disappointed in this program. They do not mention the names of the acts in a list or under their picture.      Interesting comment Please read.

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Rudy Bros Shrine Circus #3

| September 22, 2010

You are right Carol that is Capt Bill Horne. Thanks for your comment.

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Bobby Gibbs

| September 20, 2010

I never met Bobby. However all that knew him spoke nothing but good of him. This post is for you Casey.

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Gene Holter’s Wild Animal Show

| September 20, 2010

Gene was an exception to the rule of circus. Very little music if any during the show. He would get on the microphone and talk though out all his performances. I guess he believed in educating the public about everything there is to know about trainers , animals etc, etc. Oh and when he ran […]

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Cristiani Bros

| September 20, 2010

I am trying to save as many of these old ads as I can.  Many are beginning to decompose.

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Adams Bros Circus

| September 20, 2010

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